Sorocaba's City Council has formed a committee to oversee candidates who were approved in the municipal guard competition but have not yet been appointed after three years of waiting.
On Tuesday, the Sorocaba City Council (São Paulo) formed a committee to monitor the situation of candidates approved in the municipal guard competition, who have been waiting for their call-up for three years. Out of the 330 available positions, only 150 have been filled, leaving many candidates in limbo as they await the opportunity to serve in the municipal guard. The committee aims to keep pressure on the city administration to expedite the hiring process and fulfill the commitments made during the public competition.
Candidates are eager for clarity about their future prospects, as expressed by Nicolas Arruda, a representative of the approved candidates. He emphasized the importance of the committee's role in establishing a new timeline and ensuring that the city government adheres to it to avoid missing the deadlines set during the competition's announcement. The situation highlights the gap between public sector commitments and the realities faced by job seekers in these positions.
In 2023, over 6,000 candidates applied for the Sorocaba Municipal Guard competition, underscoring the high interest and demand for public security roles in the region. Local councilman Fábio Simoa (Republicans) pointed out the committee's goal is to accelerate the assessment process, facilitate communication between the candidates and the municipal administration, and ultimately ensure that those who have worked hard to pass the selection process can be integrated into the force they aspire to serve.
